HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL PROGRAMS AND COURSES Effective Spring 2010 (updated 08/18/2014) The information in this document is provided for the assistance of the student. It is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change from time to time as deemed appropriate by the College in order to fulfill its role and mission or to accommodate circumstances beyond its control. Any such changes may be implemented without prior notice and without obligation and, unless specified otherwise, are effective when made. The most current version of this document will be available at http://comenius.moravian.edu or via Access Moravian Online Services (AMOS) at http://amos.moravian.edu. The terms Moravian College, Moravian College and Theological Seminary, Moravian, the College, and the Institution, by reference, include Moravian College Comenius Center and Comenius Center. Nondiscrimination Policy Moravian College is a welcoming community that embraces and values the diversity of all members of the campus community. We accept the uniqueness of all individuals, and we cultivate an environment that respects, affirms, and defends the dignity of each member of our community. Moravian College does not discriminate against any person based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Inquiries concerning this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to Mr. Mark Reed, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018 (610 861-1360). The College reserves the right to deny admission, continued enrollment, or re-enrollment to those whose personal history indicates that their presence at the College would endanger the health, safety, welfare, or property of any members of the academic community or interfere with the orderly and effective performance of the College’s functions. No student, however, will be barred from admission based upon unlawful considerations including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. By the act of registering for a course, the Moravian College student signifies agreement to abide by the College’s established policies, regulations, and procedures. Students also agree to abide by and support the orderly processes established by the College for the resolution of disputes and the violation of policies, regulations, and procedures and submit to the sanctions imposed by the College for such violations. TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMUNITY STANDARDS FOR MORAVIAN COLLEGE, MORAVIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, AND THE COMENIUS CENTER .............................. 1 Respect for Individuals ...........................................................................................2 Respect for Academic Honesty ................................................................................2 Respect for Safety ..................................................................................................3 Respect for Property ...............................................................................................3 Respect for Alcohol and Drug Laws and Policies .....................................................4 Respect for the Judicial System and Legal Authority ..............................................4 Respect for the Broader Community .......................................................................5 Violations of Policy .................................................................................................5 Students at Risk .....................................................................................................5 RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES & RECORDS ..................................................... 6 Rights and Responsibilities of Students ..................................................................6 Freedom in the Classroom ......................................................................................6 Protection of Freedom of Expression .................................................................................. 6 Protection against Improper Academic Evaluation ............................................................. 6 Protection against Improper Disclosure ............................................................................. 6 Freedom of Inquiry and Expression ........................................................................6 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ..................................................7 Student Records ................................................................................................................. 7 Educational Records: Definition .......................................................................................... 7 Request for Review ............................................................................................................. 8 Limitations on Student Rights............................................................................................. 8 Student Financial Obligations .................................................................................8 Confidentiality Obligations of Student Workers ......................................................8 STUDENT STATUS CATEGORIES .................................................................... 9 Matriculated (Degree) Student ...............................................................................9 Certificate Student ..................................................................................................9 Non-Matriculated (Non-Degree) Student ................................................................9 Student Status and Eligibility to Take Day Division Courses ...................................9 Full Time Student Status .........................................................................................9 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 10 General Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree .................................................10 Majors and Minors ................................................................................................10 Double Majors................................................................................................................... 11 Individually Designed Majors and Minors ......................................................................... 11 Declaring a Major or a Minor ............................................................................................. 11 Second Degrees ....................................................................................................11 Policies Specific to the Post-baccalaureate Nursing Program ...............................12 Acceptance into the Post-baccalaureate Nursing Program ............................................... 12 Progression Requirements ................................................................................................ 12 ACADEMIC POLICIES .................................................................................. 12 Registering For Courses ........................................................................................12 Pass — No Credit .............................................................................................................. 12 LVAIC Cross-Registration ................................................................................................. 13 Courses Taken at Non-LVAIC Institutions ......................................................................... 14 Independent Study and Field Study .................................................................................. 14 Personalized Study ........................................................................................................... 16 Schedule Changes ............................................................................................................. 17 Auditing a Course ............................................................................................................. 17 Maintaining Continuous Enrollment ......................................................................18 Students with Disabilities .....................................................................................19 Transfer Credits ....................................................................................................19 Credit by Examination ...........................................................................................20 Admission of Moravian College Day Division Students to Comenius Center Courses and Programs .......................................................................................................20 Guidelines for Pre-College Students Who Wish to Enroll in Comenius Center Courses .................................................................................................................21 Attendance Policy